Dr Beckenstein specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast and body. He completed three fellowships in these fields in addition to the standard residency training in plastic surgery. Over the past 10 years, He has built a vast experience on this strong foundation of training performing close to 600 procedures each year. Dr Beckenstein has an intense committment to excellence in patient care. He and his staff provide unique, compassionate and competent care and have received prominent awards for their level of care. This will be clearly evident when you visit with Dr. Beckenstein. With his strong foundation of training, vast experience, and high level of care, it is no wonder that he was names as one of America's Top Surgeons.

Certifications & Professional Recognition

American Board of Plastic Surgery 2001
American Board of Surgery 1993
Maintainence of Certificate Plastic Surgery 2008 MOC-PC

Academic Background

Undergraduate:

Union College
B.S. Biology
Schenectady, NY. 1982

Medical:

Eastern Virginia Medical School
Doctor of Medicine
Norfolk, VA 1987

Residency:

General Surgery
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, N.J.
1987 -1992

Plastic Surgery Residency
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH.
1992- 1994

Fellowship: Research
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
1994

Fellowship: Breast Reconstruction
Atlanta Plastic Surgery
Atlanta, GA
1995

Fellowship: Breast Reconstruction/Aesthetic Surgery
Georgetown University
Washington, DC 1996

Fellowship: Breast Reconstruction/ Aesthetic Surgery
Birmingham, Al 1998

Societies, Memberships, and Affiliations

American Society of Plastic Surgery ASPS
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ASAPS
American College of Surgeons
International College of Surgeons